Philips Amara Mode D'emploi page 3

Caution: Inspect the mask for damage or wear (cracking, crazing, tears, etc). Discard
and replace any components as necessary.
Institutional Disinfection
For multi-patient use in the hospital/institutional environment, use the Disinfection Guide
to reprocess the mask between patients. These instructions can be obtained by visiting us
online at www.philips.com/respironics or by contacting Philips Respironics Customer Service
at 1-800-345-6443 (USA or Canada) or at 1-724-387-4000.
Philips Respironics System One Resistance Control
Your mask when combined with a Philips Respironics System One device, provides optimal
resistance compensation. This mask value is
Notes:
• Compare the mask to the device. See your device manual if the values do not match.
• System One is not compatible with masks that use a separate exhalation device.
Achieving the Right Fit
Before putting on the mask:
1. Headgear clips - Grip and twist away from the frame to
disconnect.
2. Headgear - Loosen to a large setting.
Adjusting the mask:
1. Pull the mask over your head. Hold the mask against your face.
2. Headgear clips - Press into place to connect (Figure 3).
3. Headgear - Pull back the tabs to evenly adjust the top and
bottom straps (Figure 4).
4. Forehead adjuster button - Press and hold to slide the frame
toward or away from your face to adjust pressure (Figure 5). This
will decrease or increase the pressure on the bridge of your nose
and chin.
The mask should rest comfortably against your face. The forehead
pad will touch your forehead lightly. The bottom of the mask
cushion should rest just above your chin with your mouth
slightly open.
Using the mask:
1. Connect the flexible tubing (included with your CPAP or bi-level device)
to the elbow swivel on the mask.
2. Lie down. Turn the therapy device on. Breathe normally. Keep your mouth
slightly open.
3. Assume different sleeping positions. Move around until comfortable. If
there are any excessive air leaks, make final adjustments. Some air leaking is
normal.
Comfort Tips
• The most common mistake is overtightening the headgear. The headgear should fit loose
and comfortable. If your skin bulges around the mask or if you see red marks on your
face, loosen the headgear.
• Adjust the bottom headgear straps to reduce leaks at the sides of your mouth.
and should be set by your provider.
Figure 3
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Figure 4
Figure 5
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